KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,075 km
8,125 miles
STJ
St Joseph
United States
Distance
13,075 km
8,125 mi / 7,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL STJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rosecrans Memorial Airport
IATA Code KGL STJ
ICAO Code HRYR KSTJ
City Kigali St Joseph
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 827 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 39.770000, -94.910000

Kigali (KGL) to St Joseph (STJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) in St Joseph, United States is 13,075 kilometers (8,125 miles / 7,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Kigali, it's 14:27 in St Joseph. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,033 feet between the two airports. Rosecrans Memorial Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from St Joseph (STJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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